Quick Tips & Commonly Asked For Information

Here are some of Reno's most prominent free wi-fi hotspots.

When leaving a vehicle at Reno area parks and trailheads, use these tips to help prevent break-ins and theft of your valuables. Don't let thieves ruin your day of enjoying the great outdoors.

The City of Sparks brings a wide variety of recreational opportunities to the community through its Parks and Recreation Department.

The City of Reno brings a wide variety of recreational opportunities to the community through its Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.

The annual Community e-Waste Collection Event provides Reno residents with a way to properly dispose of and recycle old electronics devices. Items accepted include TVs, computers, laptops, monitors, keyboards, cords/cables, speakers, power supplies, printers, DVD players, and cell phones.

Bus fares on Reno's public transit bus system are tiered for various riders. Here is what you need to know about bus fares and the options you have for purchasing ride tickets on our public bus system. Reno's public transit bus system is operated by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC).

In Nevada, smog emissions testing is required annually for vehicle registration and when new or used vehicles are sold. Smog test regulations only apply in two geographical areas of Nevada - Washoe County and Clark County.

Clocks in Reno are reset twice a year to accommodate Daylight saving time (DST) - ahead one hour in spring and back one hour in fall. Reno and Nevada are in the Pacific Time Zone of the United States.

Sunrise and sunset times in Reno vary throughout the year just live everywhere else. Reno and Nevada are in the Pacific Time Zone and observe Daylight Saving Time. Of course, changing the clock time by one hour twice a year affects times of the morning sunrise and evening sunset.

Help finding your lost dog or cat is available from Washoe County Regional Animal Services. If you find a lost pet, you can also get assistance with reuniting the lost pet with its owner.

Dog licenses are required if you live in Reno, Sparks, or congested areas of Washoe County. Dog licensing is administered by Washoe County Regional Animal Services in Reno. Cats do not need to be licensed.

Get rush hour traffic reports about Reno freeways. See real-time reports on traffic congestion, accidents, and construction that may affect commuting and the drive time on Reno area freeways, highways, and roads.

Curbside recycling from your home in Reno and Washoe County gives everyone an opportunity to contribute to environmental quality, save money, and lessen our dependence on imported oil.

Ways in Reno to resolve complaints and issues with businesses and merchants. Get satisfaction when you have a complain about a business in Reno, Nevada, NV.

Microchipping your pet dog or cat helps identify lost pets and return them safely to their owners. Get your pet microchipped at Washoe County Regional Animal Services in Reno, Nevada, NV.

Learn about Reno sales taxes, property taxes, and other government levies on your wallet. Nevada has no state income tax. Nevada taxes are generally low, but not non-existent.

Learn about the various ticket options for Reno Aces baseball games.

Residential Dump Days offer free dumping for residents of Reno and Washoe County. Take this opportunity to properly dispose of regular trash, yard waste, and bulky household items.

Flashing yellow left turn arrows are a feature at many intersections in Reno and other parts of northern Nevada. Learn what the flashing yellow arrows mean and how to safely drive through traffic signals using the flashing yellow arrows.

Book Sale Bonanza is the semi-annual booksale sponsored as a fundraiser by Friends of Washoe County Library in support of the Washoe County Library system, Reno, Nevada.

Watering only on your assigned days helps conserve water and allows all Reno area residents to share our precious, but not unlimited, water supply.

An American icon - the parking meter - will be gone from downtown Reno by the end of summer, 2011. The long lines of individual meters are being replaced by several centrally located pay station kiosks, each set up to cover multiple parking spaces.

You can legally buy and shoot off fireworks at specified locations within the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation north of the Reno / Sparks area.